baleaf Padded Cycling Shorts Women 4D Padded Cycle Underwear Bike Undershorts Bicycle Gel Riding Spin

The Baleaf Women’s 4D Padded Cycling Shorts are comfy for cycling and provide good support. They make longer rides more comfortable and are practical as undershorts for everyday use on the bike

Context: I wore this padded cycling underwear under some black shorts on a 10-day bike-packing trip in Europe this month (Sep 2025). I cycled an average of 45km per day and between 150-500 metre of ascent. For reference, I have never bike-packed before and I've generally only commuted by bike or cycled around for leisure (flat and hills) for a few hours at a time -- and that was a few years ago, so this was the first time I'd cycled properly since then! However I do a lot of exercise, especially hiking and running marathons/ultra-marathons. Pros: Although there was still pain from the saddle, it was definitely minimised by using these padded knickers. Most days, I chose to wear some small underpants underneath these just for extra cleanliness. When I washed them (by hand in sink) they dried quickly. The quality is good and they are stretchy. They're not tight around my upper thigh/crotch area (I have larger thighs than average). Cons: Based on the reviews, I chose to buy two sizes larger than my normal size (UK 12-14, where 14 is a bit loose on me so more comfy). I just don't understand why when you click on the 'Size Chart' link, the subheading says 'UK CYCLING KNICKERS' and yet they only provide the sizing in 'U.S. size'. According to a quick internet search, UK 12-14 is a US 8-10, and based on the sellers Size Chart, I should buy a Medium. However, I'm glad I bought an XL (which would be a UK size 20-22!!). And, even then, I still had a small muffin top! Overall, I do like them and they're generally comfy despite the little muffin top, but why is the sizing so misleading?!

Gets rid of groin fabric bunching. Comfy if you go commando. Washes nicely.

Nice fit and very comfortable even when on my period Good value better than some others looks good

I ordered size S and the pants fit true to size, except around the top of the upper thighs. The black trim seems to be less elasticated than the body of the pants and is very tight and uncomfortable around the thighs. as I cannot return the item I may try removing the black trim.

How I wish I'd have read the reviews! I ordered these undershorts in good faith, based on the fact I have had several pairs of cycling shorts from Bayleaf previously with no problems. I ordered the same size as before but to my surprise these are very small and not at all to size. They are not as pictured but more bikini like. I attempted to return and exchange them for the next size. I was informed that this was not possible but given no reason why. Like others before me, I have wasted money and feel I shall no longer be purchasing from Bayleaf in the future, which is a shame as I have always found the other cycling shorts to my satisfaction. I do not enjoy giving bad reviews, but do feel strongly that the customer is not being dealt with fairly.

I used these for horse riding as I don’t have much flesh on my bum . So much more comfortable .

I ordered a larger size (large) and am glad that I did. Added great comfort for cycling, but the waistband isn’t waist height for me so the wide elastic waist band dug in a little, but apart from that a good quality piece of clothing